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Bland · 1 day ago

Founding Recruiter

positionSan Francisco
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$120K/yr - $175K/yr
date2+ years exp

Bland AI is a series B startup that has raised $65 million and is focused on delivering human-like AI phone agents. They are seeking a Founding Recruiter to take ownership of their recruiting process, partnering with founders to design and execute hiring strategies that align with the company's growth goals.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)InfrastructureMachine LearningTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Own hiring end-to-end
Source, engage, interview, and close exceptional engineers, operators, and product leaders — with quality and speed
Partner directly with founders
Translate company goals into hiring plans, headcount forecasts, and clear role definitions
Build the recruiting engine
Design and iterate on sourcing strategies, funnels, metrics, interview loops, and candidate experience
Be the face of the company to talent
Tell the story authentically, represent the culture with integrity, and build trust with top-tier candidates
Embed in the talent ecosystem
Develop strong relationships across technical, startup, and founder communities
Create scalable foundations
Document best practices, interview rubrics, and onboarding processes as the team grows

Qualification

Full-cycle recruitingTechnical talent recruitmentSourcing strategiesHiring across rolesCommunication skillsHigh ownership mentalityAmbition for growth

Required

2–8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in an early-stage or high-growth startup environment
Proven ability to recruit technical talent, especially engineers, and earn trust with highly technical candidates
Experience hiring across both technical and operational roles
A relentless sourcer — you know how to hunt, not just manage inbound
High ownership mentality and comfort operating in ambiguity
Strong communication and closing skills; able to clearly and compellingly represent the company
Demonstrated ambition and hunger for growth — you want to level up quickly
Willingness and commitment to be in the San Francisco office 5 days a week

Benefits

Meaningful equity
Benefits

Company

Bland

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Automate every customer interaction with AI Phone Agents built specifically for enterprise.
dateFounded in 2023
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.bland.ai

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$56M
Key Investors
Emergence CapitalScale Venture Partners
2025-01-29Series B· $40M
2024-08-28Series A· $16M
2023-12-01Seed

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